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One more question please. Is this a standard sized part? eg Would something like https://www.amazon.co.uk/Designer-Thermostatic-Radiator-Lockshield-Pipework/dp/B07GFMT119 work? (pics attached). From my youtube research I'm planning to bung the header tank, drain the rad as far as it will go...

Okay, understood, thanks

It has a manual valve on the other end. When you say fully changed, does that mean that the brass bit can't screw out?

Hi In an attempt to save money on heating, I have invested in Tado. All but 2 rads now have Tado TRVs on them. One is the hallway rad (which is switched off currently). The other is this, the bathroom towel rail. Having the towel rail switch on around bath time would be ideal, instead of...

Ooooh, I just (re)discovered* that WD-40 does wonders to the finish. Its made the bare patches on the fridge almost completely invisible and the oven peeling is slightly less obvious. 1 out of 2 problems solved and the wife has cheered up somewhat :cool: :D *I remembered our kitchen fitter...

Hi, In the last year and half since my daughter was born our house has steadily declined in terms of cleanliness and my wife and I both work so a couple of weeks ago we employed a professional cleaning company to give our house a thorough deep clean (kitchen and bathroom mainly). Unfortunately...

In case anyone is wondering what the end of this saga is, they turned out to be typical cowboys, but its not all bad. We had withheld monies for the extra works to retain some leverage and we got some more work out of them as a result, though it was a painful process. Along with the drive we...

Thanks. Our Country Council have a list of approved contractors although anyone with appropriate insurance and Streetworks authority can do it. They managed to upsell us on a block-paved drive instead of tarmac for £500 extra, however this is now off contract so I'm going to withhold payment...

I spoke to both. Planning (District) were pretty useless about the kerb and told me to speak to County. Yes, there is no mention of the kerb. Originally, I expected I would have to go the same route as my neighbour, two applications and an approved contractor for about £700, so when this...

Then I'm going get that for free. I'm aware of the ramifications and will make good legally afterwards if correct procedures aren't followed. The council did say that many building firms apply for application for their customers so I think its fair to give them the benefit of the doubt. I...

I've discussed our expectations at length with him and he knows we're trouble if it doesn't meet the legal requirements. Court basically. I don't mind going to court, it's a day off work with pay.

We're the second house from the end of a cul-de-sac on an estate and we're on the outside of a bend with another house that has a dropped kerb so its definitely safe and out of the way. I've just got off the phone to Bucks Country Council. I explained the whole situation but all they care...

Yeah, there have been a few alarm bells ringing so I've told him to provide a local recommendation from someone who had a tarmac drive installed at least a year ago so I can check their work. Also, I'm going to require a written confirmation that there is going to a dropped kerb with proof of...

Actually its mostly contract law and the quote is the vaguest type of contract. I love vague because there is so much room for interpretation. It simply has 4 clauses. 'I agree to pay the installer on completion', 'I understand that the good remain the property of the installer until paid for...

Thanks both. I have prepared an email (and just left a voicemail explaining the same in less detail) explaining the situation and offering him the chance to delay the driveway until proper plans are ready or advising he has the chance to cancel fully at this point, recouping for the clearance...